Garner to Kick-Off Faces of Influenza Campaign in New York City Monday,

November 12

NEW YORK, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Actress Jennifer Garner joins the
American Lung Association in a new role as national spokesperson for the
Association's Faces of Influenza education campaign. As one of the many
"faces" of influenza, she will encourage families to speak with their
health-care providers about annual influenza vaccination.

The Lung Association's Faces of Influenza campaign aims to put a "face"
on influenza (the eighth leading cause of death when combined with
pneumonia) and to stress the importance of annual influenza immunization
throughout the fall and winter months. As a mother of a young child, Garner
is one of the more than 220 million "faces" recommended to be vaccinated
this and every year.

"Women play an important role in a family. It's our job to take care of
those we love, that's why I make sure my family is protected against
influenza," said Garner. "As one of the many Faces of Influenza, you and I
and those close to us need to get vaccinated. Influenza is not the common
cold. It's serious."

On average, approximately 36,000 people die and about 226,000 are
hospitalized due to influenza and its complications in the US every year.
More than 2 out of every 3 Americans are recommended for annual vaccination
but immunization rates fall far short every year, leaving many unprotected
and at risk for severe illness.

Garner is joined by other celebrities, public health officials and
everyday people who are part of the Faces of Influenza initiative. Other
prominent individuals include: actor Dean Cain, who played Superman on
ABC's Lois and Clark; Olympic Gold Medal figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi;
Olympic Gold Medalist, WNBA basketball star Sheryl Swoopes; Dr. Joyce
Brothers, well- known psychologist and advice columnist; Joy Behar,
comedian and co-host of ABC's The View; Olympic Gold Medalist Vonetta
Flowers; and actor Peter Gallagher.

Each is sharing his or her personal stories on national and local
levels about the serious impact of influenza and are encouraging influenza
vaccination among target groups -- according to recommendations by the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

"Through the Faces of Influenza program, the American Lung
Association's goal is to reinforce how serious this disease can be for both
healthy and high-risk individuals and to emphasize the importance of annual
vaccination to protect ourselves and our loved ones," said Norman Edelman,
MD, Chief Medical Officer of the American Lung Association. "We encourage
anyone wanting to prevent influenza to get vaccinated at some point
throughout the season, which can be beneficial well into the new year."

To learn whether you are a "face" of influenza, and where to find a
local clinic to receive an influenza vaccination, visit
http://www.facesofinfluenza.org.

The campaign will officially kick-off on November 12 with a public
vaccination clinic in New York City, where Garner will join Acting Surgeon
General Steven K. Galson, MD, MPH and others in encouraging people to seek
influenza immunization for themselves and their families. Since the
influenza season typically does not peak until February, vaccination should
continue throughout the fall and winter months, and even into the spring.

Faces of Influenza Awareness Activities

The Faces of Influenza initiative will conduct widespread awareness
activities during the influenza season, including national distribution of
new television and radio public service announcements featuring Jennifer
Garner. In addition, the campaign features a photo exhibition of dramatic
black-and-white portraits and personal stories featuring celebrities and
everyday Americans who fall into one or more of the groups CDC recommends
for annual influenza vaccination.

Cornerstones of the Faces of Influenza initiative are the Faces of
Influenza Portrait Gallery and Portrait Book -- a photo book and exhibition
of dramatic black-and-white portraits and compelling personal stories of
famous and not-so-famous Americans, who fall into one or more of the groups
recommended for immunization by the CDC.

Visitors to the Web site, http://www.facesofinfluenza.org, can also view the
photographs and stories featured in the Faces of Influenza Portrait
Gallery. The site offers reporters, consumers and health-care providers
various educational materials about influenza and the importance of
immunization. These materials are provided in a template and ready-to-use
format, and are also available on a CD-ROM. To request a copy of the
complete resource kit, e-mail info@facesofinfluenza.org.

About Influenza

Influenza is a serious respiratory illness that, along with its
complications, kills an average of 36,000 Americans and puts approximately
226,000 in the hospital each year. The CDC recommends annual influenza
vaccination for anyone wishing to reduce the risk of this disease or
spreading it to others. Other target groups include: adults and children
with a chronic medical condition, such as asthma, COPD and diabetes, people
50 years of age and older, pregnant women and children 6-59 months of age,
as well as their household contacts and caregivers which includes
health-care providers, babysitters and others.

American Lung Association Flu Clinic Locator Now Available Online

The Lung Association continues to offer its online Flu Clinic Locator
as a public service. By typing in their 5-digit zip code, site visitors can
receive a list of immunization clinics in their area. Site visitors may
also schedule reminders and sign up to receive seasonal influenza news. The
Flu Clinic Locator will remain active as long as public flu immunization
clinics are offered.

About the American Lung Association

Beginning our second century, the American Lung Association is the
leading organization working to prevent lung disease and promote lung
health. Lung disease death rates continue to increase while other leading
causes of death have declined. The American Lung Association funds vital
research on the causes of and treatments for lung disease. With the
generous support of the public, the American Lung Association is "Improving
life, one breath at a time."

For more information

For more information about the Faces of Influenza educational
initiative, visit http://www.facesofinfluenza.org. For information about the
American Lung Association or to support the work it does, call
1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872) or log on to http://www.lungusa.org.

The American Lung Association's Faces of Influenza educational
initiative is made possible through a collaboration with sanofi pasteur.

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